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Major General

George Washington Burr, Jr.
Born(1865-12-03)December 3, 1865
Tolono, Illinois
DiedMarch 4, 1923(1923-03-04) (aged 57)
Washington, D.C.
Service / branchUnited States Army
Years of service1888-1923
RankMajor General

George Washington Burr, Jr. was an American general in the United States Army who served in WWI.

Early life

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Burr was born on December 3, 1865 in Tolono, Illinois to George Washington Burr and Nancy Scott Burr. He graduated fourth in his class from the United States Military Academy in 1888.

Military career

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After graduation, Burr was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the First Artillery Regiment and stationed at the Presidio of San Francisco. In 1890, he was transferred to New York's Fort Hamilton, where he remained until 1893.

Death and legacy

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References

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Gen George Washington Burr at Find a Grave